San Antonio chef Tim McDiarmid to attend prestigious food policy and sustainability summit
The Good Kind’s McDiarmid will join 14 other chefs from across the country for workshops on the current state of food systems at the local, state and federal levels.
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Susan Tedeschi talks about versatility ahead of San Antonio show
The band will hit San Antonio’s Boeing Center at Tech Port on Saturday, May 6.
Little Bites: Limited-time menus, new happy hour, brunch making San Antonio food news this week
Whataburger’s new Sam’s Club offering and Pink Shark’s weekend singles mixer are also on the menu.
PETA offers $5,000 reward for information that leads to arrest of Bexar County cow killer
At least six cows have been shot in recent weeks, three of them fatally.
San Antonio veterans can redeem a free one-day admission to SeaWorld San Antonio
Veterans have until May 14 to register for free admission, which also can extend to three dependents.
Here’s how to get tickets to the Jonas Brothers’ upcoming San Antonio show
The Jonas Brothers will perform at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Oct. 5, but most of the tickets are set aside for presale.
Analysis: Gov. Greg Abbott issues non-apology apology for calling shooting victims ‘illegal immigrants’
Despite the inclusion of a sentence stating that “any loss of life is a tragedy,” the statement completely misses — or more likely ignores — the outrage over Abbott’s initial comments.
151 people were arrested for DWI during San Antonio’s Fiesta celebrations this year, police say
San Antonio consistently ranks among the cities with the highest rates of drunk driving in the nation.
Online data shows ‘restaurant-style salsa’ is Texas’ most searched Cinco de Mayo recipe
Searches for ‘restaurant-style salsa’ recipes are up 75% compared to last year in Texas, a new study shows.
Contemporary at Blue Star to host Novel Ideas Art Book Fair on First Friday
This free, one night event brings publishers, artists and the community together to share books and other printed media.
Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate COVID-19 vaccine makers
Long an opponent of vaccine and mask mandates, the Republican said pharmaceutical companies may have misrepresented data. Pfizer strongly disagrees.
South Texas environmental groups sue FAA over failed SpaceX rocket launch
The lawsuit argues that the federal agency dialed back regulatory oversight, allowing billionaire Elon Musk’s company to launch its rocket sooner.
Lone Star Beer taps San Antonio bartender for cocktail recipe made for porch sipping
Squeezebox and Amor Eterno owner Aaron Peña developed the Texas Heat cocktail for the brewery’s summer campaign.
Dallas Congressman Colin Allred reportedly ready to challenge Ted Cruz for his Senate seat
The news breaks two weeks after a report that San Antonio State Sen. Roland Gutierrez is also mulling a challenge to Cruz.
Attendees of San Antonio’s King William Fair mad about wristband payment system
In online comments, visitors complained that poor Internet connections made it hard to load money onto their passes.
Prosecutors drop charges against former San Antonio cop accused of kneeling on suspect’s neck
Former SAPD officer Michael Brewer was also involved in the 2016 death of a suspect police said was experiencing a mental health crisis.
‘A death sentence’: Trans Texas teen plots his future as proposed ban on hormone therapy progresses
As Texas House members could soon vote to ban transition-related care for minors, many lives are in limbo, and trans kids like 16-year-old Randell are grappling with difficult decisions.
San Antonio man accused of shooting another in cojones over messages sent to his ‘baby mama’
The accused shooter has racked up at least four weapons-related charges since 2015, according to court records.
San Antonio restaurateur revives Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month passport
This year’s participating restaurants include The Magpie, Curry Boys BBQ and Best Quality Daughter.
New coffeehouse Flower in Flour now serving premium coffees, CBD-infused items in Leon Valley
Flower In Flour gives patrons the option to infuse any drink with CBD or Delta-8 THC.
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. hasn’t communicated with San Antonio officials on tunnel project in months
The Alamo Regional Transit Authority hasn’t heard from the Boring Co. since December, according to one report.
Mental health of LGBTQ+ youth suffering amid political hostility in Texas, other states, study says
Some 30,000 13- to 17-year-olds in Texas identified as transgender in a 2022 federal survey.
Aerosmith rocking into San Antonio one final time as part of band’s farewell tour
Tickets for the Nov. 1 show at the AT&T Center go on sale this Friday.
Yet another study shows San Antonio is one of the most popular U.S. moving destinations
The Alamo City has ranked among Penske’s most moved to cities for the past three years.
Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret is faithful, moving take on Judy Blume’s coming-of-age classic
Smells like tween spirit.
San Antonio hospital set to close next week owes millions in unpaid resident salaries, suit alleges
Texas Vista Medical Center owes $4.5 million to people completing their residencies at the hospital, UIW alleges.
Texas House votes to require panic buttons in every classroom and armed guards in every school
Lawmakers have said school safety is a priority this session, but it is still unclear whether they’ll listen to Uvalde families who want to raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.
Sustainability in Texas, Fiesta Shooting: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Many readers also caught up on the cannabis decriminalization bill that’s now been passed by the Texas House.
San Antonio comfort food spot Bobbie’s Cafe plans bakery, coffee shop on South Side
Birdie’s Bake Shop, Coffee House & Eatery will serve craft coffees, teas and specialty bakery items.
GoFundMe launched for man shot at Fiesta event in San Antonio on Wednesday night
The man, who lacks health insurance, reportedly has blood in his lungs and is suffering from a broken rib.
San Antonio-based Bunz burger joint quietly opens second location near La Cantera shopping center
The company marked the occasion with a social media announcement featuring local influencer Chris Flores, also known as eatmigos.
Valero donates $5 million to educational work at Alamo and lands naming rights to key gallery
A major exhibition at the $150 million museum and visitor center will be called the Valero Battle of the Alamo Gallery.
Cream Night Club, NIOSA Preparada: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
The closure of longtime Government Hill bar Betty’s Battalion also made news this week.
When it comes to upping mental health services, Texas has a Medicaid problem
Texas wants to expand mental health services, but many mental health providers do not accept Medicaid because of its lower payment rate.
Tiger Woods’ ‘experiential putting concept’ PopStroke to expand to San Antonio, other Texas cities
Each location features a pair of 18-hole putting courses and a full-service restaurant with bar.
First Look: San Antonio’s Tokyo Cowboy offers mashup of craft cocktails, Asian-inspired eats
A Thursday sneak peek showed off the restaurant’s combination of creative craft cocktails and hearty diner-inspired eats in a stylish yet understated atmosphere.
Cow killer on the loose in San Antonio area, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says
The four cow deaths in Bexar County comes as authorities in East Texas investigate a string of cattle mutilations.
Owner of San Antonio’s La Focaccia wants to sell the Southtown eatery so he can retire
Although the business has been on the market for years, owner Luigi ‘Domenic’ Ciccarelli said he’s stepping up his efforts to close a deal.
Texas House passes bill slashing penalties for low-level cannabis possession
The bill would reduce low-level weed possession to an offense that carries a fine but no jail time.
Illegal voting in Texas likely to be a felony again after state House vote
The Texas Senate has passed similar legislation. But a key policy separates the two chambers.
It takes an army of volunteers to stage NIOSA, one of Fiesta San Antonio’s signature festivals
‘It’s a big family reunion,’ the organization’s chairwoman said. ‘There are people that you only see once a year, and you see them [at NIOSA].’
San Antonio theme park Six Flags Fiesta Texas to get first-of-its-kind esports gaming center
The new gaming center will include PCs and consoles, along with a 52-seat lounge and a 1601-seat theater.
Newish San Antonio nightspot Snake Hill Social Club shifting focus for cocktails, ‘loungey’ vibes
The spot quickly became known for its robust lineup of rock, metal and punk shows, but the owners now want cocktails to be part of the draw.
San Antonio’s AT&T Center offers among the best fan experiences in the NBA, study says
Only one other Texas city made the list’s top five, and New York came in dead last due in part to the expense of seeing a game there.
Texas Senate passes bill limiting farmland sales to China, other countries
The amended bill is a dramatically watered-down version of an earlier proposal that sought to ban land and home purchases by citizens of China and three other countries.
Now-viral TikTok captures moment gun shots ring out in downtown San Antonio during Fiesta
‘This is why we can’t have fun, guys,’ one man can be heard saying in the clip.
Two defendants settle in suit over San Antonio-Austin ‘Trump train’ harassment of Biden bus
The suit is proceeding against six other defendants, including Steve and Randi Ceh, whom the petition identifies as leaders of the New Braunfels ‘Trump train.’
Mini-Mini Con returns to Wonderland of Americas on Saturday, April 29
The free convention will feature events including the Cosplay Show, Wonderland Maid Café and a swap meet.
Little Bites: Spring menus, burlesque, Texas Straight Bourbon all make San Antonio food news
Bar Ludivine’s new SouthTown ShowClub and Hell’s Kitchen finalist Chef Mary Lou Davis are also making food news this week.
Three ways to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in San Antonio this Saturday
SA will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with the launch of a scary new store, among other local events.
San Antonio’s upcoming Idle Brewing shares sneak peek at craft beer lineup, building details
Expect Idle’s 10-barrel brewhouse to produce kolschs, pilsners, lagers and the occasional IPA, a company official said.
New Braunfels area’s historic Gruene Hall nominated for Academy of Country Music Award
‘It’s our first time being nominated, which is kind of crazy and super thrilling,’ said one of the owners of the 145-year-old venue.
Twitter users mock real-estate report that gives impression San Antonio is suburb of Austin
Despite San Antonio’s bigger population, the report by Realtor.com describes it as a town ‘just outside of Austin.’
Heavy Inspirations: Saxon’s Biff Byford discusses the legendary metal act’s new album, tour plans
Part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that included Iron Maiden and others, Saxon are known for fist-pumping anthems such as ‘Denim and Leather,’ ‘Wheels of Steel’ and ‘Princess of the Night.’
Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Tootsie comes to the Tobin Center next week
The musical is based on the 1982 film of the same name.
San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez hits back after sign targeted with anti-LGBTQ slur
McKee-Rodriguez is the first openly gay Black man to serve on San Antonio City Council.
Aaron Sorkin’s take on To Kill a Mockingbird heads to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre May 2-7
The tour’s cast includes Emmy-winner Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch, Melanie Moore as Scout Finch and Yaegel T. Welch as Tom Robinson.
Comedian Chris Estrada comes to San Antonio’s LOL Comedy Club for weekend of shows
Estrada wrote and starred in the 2022 Hulu series This Fool, an irreverent and nuanced sitcom that speaks to the Mexican American experience.
Ministry, Gary Numan, Front Line Assembly keep San Antonio crowd riveted during Tuesday’s show
All three artists are industrial-music heavyweights, but their sets varied widely in sound and approach.
Reconstruction of North San Antonio’s The Grill at Leon Springs has begun following devastating 2021 fire
The project, which will restore the eatery’s fire-damaged façade, is expected to wrap up in November.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Dinosaur Jr., Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Fea and more
Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma and a stacked bill of local metal acts are also on this week’s live music slate.
Transgender Texans of all ages could lose access to transition-related care under Senate bill
The Senate advanced a bill that could create such high financial risks for doctors and health insurers that they’d stop providing or covering gender-affirming care — even for adults.
SAMMinistries lands $18 million for its mission of ending homelessness in San Antonio
The nonprofit pulled in money from both the federal government and a local housing bond.
Texas education board could ban textbooks that discuss gender identity under proposed bill
Other legislation this session has targeted school library books, which are optional reading materials, but House Bill 1804 might be the first to go after textbooks that teachers use for their lessons.
San Antonio councilwoman wants probe of Texas Vista hospital closure over secret recording
Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia said a recording of the hospital’s CEO raises questions about whether the owners are being forthright about why they’re closing it down.
Illinois-based Beerhead chain to open San Antonio craft-beer pub
The brews on tap vary by location, but each offers a selection of suds specific to its region.
FAA grounds Elon Musk’s SpaceX pending investigation into potential environmental damage
Environmentalists are raising concerns over unidentified particulate matter that rained down on South Texas following last week’s rocket explosion.
9 in 10 Americans want cannabis to be legal, but comparatively few actually partake in it
Despite growing support for legalization, only 13% of U.S. adults said they’d used cannabis in the past month, research shows.
Immersive ‘rude’ dining experience Karen’s Diner plans two-day pop-up in San Antonio
The restaurant’s name comes from the internet slang term ‘Karen,’ so you know what kind of condescending attitude to expect.
Texas and San Antonio lawmakers weigh in on the firing of Tucker Carlson
Although Carlson is gone, Fox News is unlikely to change much, according to one media watch dog group.
Fiesta organizers hang the NIOSA Rain Rock as thunderstorms threaten San Antonio
Severe weather already forced Fiesta Fiesta and Taste of the Republic to be cancelled last Thursday.
Sid Miller’s Texas Department of Agriculture adopts new anti-LGBTQ+ dress code
‘Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender,’ notes the memo, which warns that violators could be fired.
Texas House of Representatives honors San Antonio Air Force veteran killed in dog attack
San Antonio Animal Care Services has changed its dangerous-dog policies since the attack, which grabbed headlines in February.
Friends, associates remember San Antonio painter Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz as a creative powerhouse
Rodríguez-Díaz, who died March 31 at age 67, attracted international attention for his ability to combine technical proficiency with political and social commentary to create an instantly recognizable visual style.
A bill to significantly expand Texas’ medical marijuana program is advancing in the legislature
The bill expands the state’s current medical cannabis program to those who would otherwise have been prescribed opiates for pain.
Owners of San Antonio dance club Cream to open multi-level goth nightspot at St. Paul Square
The new nightspot, called Cream Night Club, will feature three levels of entertainment near 1902 Nightclub and jazz haven Versa.
Texas trails national average on teacher pay, per-pupil school spending
The report comes as experts warn public education would be defunded under Gov. Abbott’s school voucher proposal.
Founder of San Antonio’s El Camino, Bésame food truck parks opening sports bar near UTSA
The new spot will be located on Babcock Road in the former Cantina Sports Bar.
Texas House scheduled to vote on cannabis decriminalization bill this week
The proposal, which received unanimous committee approval, also would let people expunge pot arrests from their records.
Texas Senate moves to end countywide voting on Election Day
Voters in nearly 100 counties — mostly rural — can vote at any polling site in their county. The sponsor, without offering evidence, said the practice was not secure despite years of successful elections in Texas with the system.
Father of missing San Antonio girl Lina Khil agrees to take polygraph test
The father told a local TV station he wants to put aside suspicions some people have that he was involved in the disappearance.
Here’s how to make San Antonio’s original thirst-quenching NIOSA preparada at home
After being introduced at NIOSA more than a decade ago, the Smirnoff preparada evolved into one of the event’s most-asked for beverages.
‘Rainey Street Ripper,’ Starship Explosion: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Despite all the crazy news going on this week, our most-read story was about a study declaring Texas A&M one of the nation’s most cult-like colleges.
City of San Antonio suspends free Tuesday downtown parking for duration of Fiesta
Expect to pay full prices at city-owned garages and meters during next Tuesday’s ‘parking siesta.’
Yellowbird, Wurst Behavior: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
One of our top stories also chronicled the theft of a local food truck specializing in Mediterranean donuts.
San Antonio to hire an additional 50 police officers if approved for federal grant
SAPD hopes to hire as many as 100 new officers during the next fiscal year, and a federal grant would get it half way there.
Vegetarian-friendly San Antonio food truck Righteous Pie has closed
The truck’s owners cited road construction and inflation as the reasons behind the closure.
San Antonio’s Moses Rose’s dispute likely headed to court after owner rejects $5.26 million buyout
‘I cannot accept their unfair offer,’ bar owner Vince Cantu said in a statement to the Current.
New study names 3 Texas cities among the least sustainable in the U.S.
The Alamo City also landed at No. 64 on the list but got demerits for its high level of excess fuel consumption.
San Antonio councilman rips Hispanic Chamber exec a new one for backing bill to limit city’s power
‘This is the wrong way to approach partnership with the city,’ District 8 Councilman Pelaez told the executive.
Despite the governor’s voucher pitch, the answer to better Texas schools is more public funding
‘It’s impossible for a state to, in the long term, stand up and maintain two education systems,’ said Michigan State University Professor Joshua Cowen.
Evil Dead Rise writer-director, actors explain why horror franchise isn’t afraid to get ‘weird and wild’
Evil Dead Rise premieres in theaters nationwide on April 21.
Kias and Hyundais among the most stolen cars in San Antonio, SAPD chief says
Car thefts are up 59% over the past year, according to the police department.
Texas Cavaliers offer sneak peek at floats before the Fiesta San Antonio River Parade
This year’s parade will feature 58 boats and will entertain about 25,000 spectators.
Betty’s Battalion, a landmark bar in San Antonio’s Government Hill area, is closing after 37 years
Located outside Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the tavern is a longtime haunt for veterans and service members.
San Antonio councilman McKee-Rodriguez launches hip campaign video ahead of May election
The outspoken progressive faces nine challengers in a district that flips frequently.
First Look: Dinner previews elegant island menu from San Antonio chef Nicola Blaque’s next restaurant
Blaque, owner of the renowned Jerk Shack, plans to open Port Royal, her third local restaurant, in Hemisfair early next year.
In poll, NBA players say San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich is the coach they’d most like to play for
‘I want to see what it would be like to play for a coach like that,’ one NBA player told the Athletic.
Slab Cinema Arthouse screening cult classic black comedy Harold and Maude Saturday
Director Hal Ashby, working from a script by Colin Higgins, fashioned a dark comedy that’s tender, engaging and often laugh-out-loud funny.
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience extends its stay in San Antonio until August
The immersive exhibition features projections from Disney films like Frozen, Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes minutes after South Texas launch
Musk, who touted the 400-foot-hight craft as the world’s most powerful rocket, said he’ll launch another in coming months.
New Braunfels will pay $175,000 to Black man tased after being pulled over for dirty license plate
The officer said he’d pulled the man over because his license plate was dirty and its numbers obscured.
Chilled Out: CBD cocktails proliferate in San Antonio, along with ingredients to make them
Freshly stirred CBD cocktails are available at a variety of Alamo City bars and restaurants, and also in cans on grocery and convenience store shelves.
Mediterranean donut trailer Lokmas stolen from far West San Antonio early Wednesday morning
‘It just hurts to have it all ripped away from you like this,’ owner Mo Shideed said.
San Antonio State Sen. Roland Gutierrez to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024, newspaper reports
The Democrat has emerged as a high-profile advocate for gun control since the mass shooting in Uvalde, which is in his district.
In late-night testimonies, relatives of Uvalde victims call on Texas lawmakers to advance gun bill
The families of Uvalde shooting victims waited hours to testify at a House committee hearing in support of House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.
San Antonio sustainable-meat company Rebel Food launching line of ‘bespoke’ sausages
Should the Red River Reserve sausage launch be billed a success, Rebel Food owner Josh Kirk said it may be just the beginning of a prepared foods expansion for the company.
Study names Texas A&M one of the nation’s most cult-like college campuses
Texas A&M ranked fourth on the list, while the University of Texas at Austin came in at No. 22.
Fiesta Cornyation’s Court of Chaotic Wisdom promises to bring down the house at the Empire
This year’s iteration welcomes Anet Alaniz — owner of the off-kilter store Pig Liquors — as King Anchovy LVI.
San Antonio Brahmas’ playoff chances hang in the balance for team’s final home game
Saturday’s game at the Alamodome could be the last chance to see the XFL team in action until next season.
Bad Takes: Opponents of San Antonio’s Prop A are lying to thwart needed criminal-justice reforms
To stoke fear among voters, San Antonio’s powerful police union is mischaracterizing what the Justice Charter actually would do.
Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Ministry, Shakey Graves, Los Texmaniacs and more
South Memphis rapper Key Glock and Arizona emo act Sundressed round out a week rich in live music options.
Table Talk: Creator of Fiesta’s Taste of the Republic is an evangelist for Texas cuisine
On April 20, Taste of the Republic will take place at the Alamo for the first time.
Fiesta San Antonio is back for 2023 — here are some highlights
From Oyster Bake to the Battle of Flowers, we’ve got your Fiesta plans covered.
Assclown Alert: Being investigated for ‘inappropriate behavior’ with Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton
The crusading social conservative is facing accusations that he had an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with an intern under the age of 21.
